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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1963
Page
1
Community workers complete a countywide switch to dial phones. Dalton area users report 2000 attempted calls on Sunday and 356 customers struggle with the new system as work nears completion. Local officials say the change will improve emergency communications and allow residents to sleep without operator bells.
A 1960s era overview explains Social Security's self financing since 1987 with payroll taxes of 35 percent for employers and 5 percent for employees. It notes a trustees report to Congress, a bipartisan advisory council, and confidence in the program’s financing and long term viability.
Farmers who completed conservation projects under the 1963 Agricultural Conservation Program are urged to file their cost share report of performance. County Committee Chairman Herbert Krauter says early reports speed ACP payments and allow funds to support ongoing or new practices. He notes reporting uncompleted or canceled spring uses may let the committee reallocate to other farmers.
University of Nebraska home economist Anna Marie Kreifels says shoes must label materials used in construction. Leather terms may only apply when grain leather is used, and ads must specify which parts are leather. Ground or shredded leather products require clear labeling and coined names mislead shoppers are banned.
Sidney Council of Youth prepares for the third Nebraska Conference of Youth to be held September 18 19 in Lincoln with Governor Morrison. More than 1500 youths and adults have worked with the Nebraska Council and Committee. Sidney plans meetings to draft a local constitution and return last year’s traveling trophy, hoping to win again.
The O A Cooper Company of Farmhouse Nebraska awards feather halters to all reserve or grid champions at county and state fairs and Ak-Sar-Ben livestock show. Travel alarm clocks go to the two top finishers in the Angus Hereford and Shorthorn divisions. The firm also offers a five percent discount on all feed used by 4-H and FFA animals.
The 1963 Fort Sidney Days badges go on sale today at Sidney businesses. John Jer ry Kallhoff is general chairman and Ken McMillen oversees badge sales. The sheriff badge design repeats 1960 61 with last year featuring a barbershop quartet. Badges cost 50 cents and Cheyenne County residents are urged to buy early to promote the August 11 13 celebration and aid its finances.
The Federal Power Commission approved Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company plans to enlarge and replace sections of its main pipeline east of Casper Wyoming to boost daily gas deliveries by 7 million cubic feet. McCathern Construction of Texas will install 83 miles of 12 inch pipe and add a 1 000 horsepower compressor to meet standards and service needs.
Emma L. Kenfield 79 died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital after five weeks’ illness. A Sidney resident 38 years, she belonged to the First Methodist Church. Funeral Wednesday at 10 from the church with Rev. John Stayton officiating and Greenwood Cemetery burial. Memorial Hospital is named in her memory. She was born Aug 27, 1883, in Clarinda and married Arthur N. Kenfield in 1903. Survivors include three daughters Lula Smith Marie Hand Dorothy Bills all of Sidney a son Lloyd of Thousand Oaks Calif 11 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and three brothers Guy Carl Douglas.
The United Fund Assn will hold a budget meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the directors room of the Fort Sidney Motor Hei 1. Benny Hechmann urges all organizations to send a representative to present their budget. The drive covers Sidney and the Sioux Army Depot. Last year's goal was about 15 500.
Western Nebraska endured erratic weather with heat and sudden storms. Potter and nearby towns reported up to six inches of rain in about an hour, bringing flooding, hail, and wind while farmers welcomed moisture. A Volkswagen full of passengers was swept by floodwater but rescued as water crested.
At 6 p.m. Friday a two-vehicle collision on a county road south of Dalton caused injuries and heavy vehicle damage. Norman Rushman 41 and passenger Joseph Larson 14 were treated and released for bruises, while Gary L. Ziegler 18 was held for observation with a lacerated knee.
Elton L. Berck state president of the Farmers Union of Nebraska appeals to the Nebraska Legislature to protect the rights of installment buyers. He warns that money lender pressure could erode constitutional protections for Nebraskans who must purchase goods on installment plans amid rising farm costs and lower income.
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